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If winter blues are keeping you down, these tips may help brighten your day
December 20, 2024
This Saturday is the winter solstice, marking the beginning of winter. Many look forward to the festive events taking place, but for the 10 million Americans struggling with seasonal affective...
Ultrasound targets chronic pain and depression
December 13, 2024
Chronic pain and treatment resistant depression — both impact millions of people — can be debilitating, and both can leave people feeling hopeless, impacting daily activities, relationships, and jobs.Now, scientists...
Staying aware of HIV and AIDS
December 06, 2024
December is HIV/AIDS Awareness month, a time for raising awareness, celebrating advancements in medicine, and honoring those affected who are no longer with us and those living with it.Over 1...
Schools sound the alarm as Indiana walking pneumonia cases skyrocket
November 29, 2024
Walking pneumonia cases in central Indiana have seen a steep increase in recent weeks, local physicians say.Walking pneumonia is generally considered less severe than pneumonia, but can have lasting impacts...
Dr. Janel Gordon nominated as an American Heart Association Leader of Impact
November 22, 2024
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and stroke is the second. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association are working to prevent this through their annual...
New screening technology could detect cancers earlier
November 15, 2024
In 2023, around 2 million people were told they have cancer; 610,000 of them died due to it. Now what’s being considered the holy grail of cancer screening could diagnose...
Updated guidelines to prevent first strokes
November 08, 2024
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have updated primary guidelines to help people to prevent a first stroke. Every 40 seconds, an American has a stroke, and,...
Could Your Child Be At Risk For Walking Pneumonia?
November 01, 2024
Walking pneumonia rates are higher than the past 7 years, rising since early spring and peaking in August. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that many...
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month
October 25, 2024
Liver cancer or hepatocellular cancer is the 6th most common cause of cancer and the 3rd leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. In the US, liver cancer is the 6th...
All of Us Research Program’s Quest to Improve Precision Medicine
October 18, 2024
The National Institute of Health’s All of Us Research Program is a federally-funded program on a mission to collect health data from one million or more diverse individuals across the...
World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2024
Thursday is World Mental Health Day. Observed annually around the world on Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day draws much needed attention to our mental well-being. Historically, across many cultures,...
Do you need to work out daily?
October 04, 2024
Do you find yourself not having time to exercise daily or at all during the workweek? Do you find it easier to dedicate time to exercising on the weekends? If...
RSV Vaccine for Mom and Baby
September 27, 2024
Cold and flu season is not far off, but right now, new parents need to be aware of another respiratory virus called RSV. Almost all children will get it during...
The truth about RSV
September 26, 2024
It’s that time of year again: the dreaded cold and flu season is on the horizon. But lurking in the shadows is a more sinister threat: respiratory syncytial virus, or...
A New Treatment to Help Block Allergic Reactions
September 20, 2024
Researchers say 8% of kids and 10% of adults have at least one food allergy. Of those, 86% are allergic to more then one food.Epipens are life savers.However, a new...
How to spot ultra-processed foods
September 13, 2024
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere. Their convenience and cost are appealing. But health experts say that long list of ingredients should make you think twice.Ultra-processed foods are designed to be easy...
Five scientifically proven ways to live longer
September 06, 2024
People born in the U.S. today can expect to live an average of 79 years. A century ago, that age was closer to 54. A lot has been learned about...
Emotions take a toll on the heart
August 30, 2024
More than 800 thousand people have a heart attack every year. For 200 thousand of these people, it will be their second heart attack. Poor diet, obesity, and lack of...
Nighttime fasting helps protect heart and brain
August 23, 2024
Many diets focus on what you eat but intermittent fasting focuses on when you eat. The idea is that when your body is without food for hours, your sugar stores...
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
August 16, 2024
High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and other serious health conditions. The CDC says high blood pressure contributed to more than 691,000...
Coping with Cancer as a Couple
August 09, 2024
A cancer diagnosis is life-changing, not only for the people who are diagnosed but also for their loved ones. Often relationships are impacted by the stress of the unknown.Now, a...
The Health Threat Posed by Plastics
August 02, 2024
Plastic isn’t just an issue for the environment. It’s a problem for our health too. Studies show microscopic pieces and chemicals such as bisphenol A and phthalates can end up in...
Tips to recognize and avoid hearing hazards
July 26, 2024
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that affects adults. About 37.5 million Americans 18 and older report experiencing some difficulty hearing, and 1 out of 3...
Better Hearing with Earlens
July 19, 2024
More than 37 million Americans over the age of 18 have trouble hearing. And men are twice as likely as women to experience hearing loss. Not only can it impact...
A brighter outlook for glaucoma patients
July 12, 2024
Glaucoma is a disease caused by pressure within the eye. Over time, it can lead to vision loss or even blindness. In the U.S., about three million people are affected...
Health Spotlight Town Hall Special: Cancer Programs
July 05, 2024
News 8 hosted a Health Spotlight Special. For the special reports, WISH-TV partnered with Community Health Network to talk about cancer programs for patients and survivors in central Indiana.Guests included Maci Jones,...
The Good and the Bad of Caffeine
June 28, 2024
Caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the world. More than 90% of adult Americans consume caffeine regularly. But there are both benefits and risks when it comes to...
Surviving Sweltering Summer Heat Safely
June 21, 2024
The risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses rises with the higher temperatures. WISH-TV’s medical expert Dr. Janel Gordon says the high heat can be very hard...
Men’s Health Month with Dr. Gordon
June 14, 2024
June is Men’s Health Month, June 10 -16 is international Men’s Health Week, and Sunday is Father’s Day. Dr. Janel Gordon and Jeremy Jenkins discussed important considerations for men including...
What are risks associated with fish oil supplements?
June 07, 2024
One in 5 Americans over the age of 60 take fish oil supplements for various health benefits. But, despite these potential benefits, there have been concerns about the safety and...
How to stop migranes before they get started
May 31, 2024
Migraines affect millions of people in the United States. According to the American Migraine Foundation, it’s the third most common disease in the world. But now, a new study found...
The accidental discovery to treat IBD
May 24, 2024
It has been found that inhibition of a specific brain enzyme can be therapeutic in animal models of stroke, epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and Lou Gehrig’s disease. Unfortunately, these drugs have...
Toothpaste for peanut allergies
May 24, 2024
One in 50 children in the United States is allergic to peanuts, while 1 in 200 adults have the allergy, too. Peanut allergies have more than tripled over the past...
Following ‘Life’s Essential 8’ could slow aging
May 17, 2024
Exercising and eating right are key factors in staying healthy, but the American Heart Association says it doesn’t stop there. It says following certain lifestyle habits can not only improve...
Risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer
May 10, 2024
The number of colorectal cancer cases is declining for people 50 and older, but going up for younger people, and doctors don’t know why. News 8’s Brittany Noble explains a...
Olympian Lilly King and other athletes offer mental health advice to Indiana high schoolers
April 26, 2024
hree well-known athletes sat down Wednesday morning to offer advice on mental health to 150 local high school students for a Colts “Kick the Stigma” event. Olympic medalist Lilly King,...
Living to 100 and loving it
April 19, 2024
About 2.7% of the US population is 100 years old or older, and it’s not all in their genes! Research shows your genetic makeup only accounts for about 20% of...
Breast cancer on the rise
April 12, 2024
A study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital reveals a disturbing uptick in breast cancer rates, affecting women and, in some cases, men. According to breastcancer.org, each year, 30% of...
Why some COPD patients are taking a deep breath
April 05, 2024
ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2020. The condition limits...
Flu, cold, COVID: Am I still contagious?
March 29, 2024
iruses tend to spread more easily in colder weather due to less humidity. There are a billion cases of the flu every year. According to the American Lung Association, adults...
Awake during brain surgery
March 22, 2024
magine being out of the country and needing life-saving surgery – it happened to one dad while on vacation with his two young boys. It turns out, the sun and...
Fruits and veggies offer prescription for better health
March 15, 2024
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only about 12% of American adults eat the daily recommended amount of fruit, and only 10% meet their vegetable intake...
Saving brain cells after stroke
March 08, 2024
Within the next few minutes, three people in the United States will suffer a stroke.If it doesn’t kill you, it may cause severe disability. Now, new medical research is giving...
The heart condition doctors most often miss in women
March 01, 2024
There are nearly 1 million heart-related deaths each year, and cardiac warning signs vary widely.Large blockages are usually spotted quickly, but not those in small heart vessels.Women are much more...
Excessive salt triggers dangerous inflammation
February 23, 2024
Almost 1.3 billion adults aged 30 to 79 are hypertensive, and many don’t even know it. Excessive sodium triggers inflammation and disease that begins with high blood pressure, but it...
Seniors battling anxiety in silence
February 16, 2024
Anxiety in seniors is a serious mental health condition that can have a significant impact on their quality of life. In fact, severe anxiety can be debilitating, and it impacts...
The link between chronic pain, inflammation and dementia
February 09, 2024
In the United States, over 50 million people experienced chronic pain in 2021.Worldwide, over 55 million people are living with dementia, and, every year, 10 million new cases are diagnosed.Now,...
Intermittent fasting and better sleep fight Alzheimer’s
February 02, 2024
It steals our memories and impacts our minds. Alzheimer’s disease is being called a health crisis as worldwide care is estimated at more than $1 trillion and it’s expected to...
Turning around high rates of stress and unhappiness
January 26, 2024
A relatively new science studying the idea of hope looks to reverse some trends in mental health. According to a Gallop Poll, since the COVID-19 pandemic, people are the most...
Nurses help navigate patient’s recovery
January 19, 2024
More than 34 million people will be admitted into a hospital this year throughout the United States. Although the average stay is five days, that’s just the beginning of the...
Beating late-stage cancers
January 12, 2024
Radiation is one of the key treatments in the fight against all forms of cancer. More than 650 thousand people in the U.S. will receive radiation to try and wipe...
Psychologist offers tips to maintain a healthy mindset in 2024
January 05, 2024
If you’re hoping to be a better version of yourself in the new year, changing unhealthy habits and focusing in on new goals are keys to success.So, say “goodbye” to...
Dealing with mental health during the holidays
December 26, 2023
he holiday season is a difficult time for many dealing with loneliness, stress, or the loss of a loved one around this time of year.Amanda Wakefield, a psychologist at IU...
Powerful Tesla MRI targeting epilepsy
December 22, 2023
Almost 3.5 million people in the United States suffer from epilepsy.For some, these seizures can be controlled with medication, while others will need brain surgery, which can be very risky.But...
Zapping cancer at home
December 15, 2023
Of all cancer diagnoses, 13% are for lung cancer.In fact, more than 200,000 people every year are diagnosed with it. Despite medical advancements, it’s still one of the deadliest cancers.Now,...
Diabetes drugs may help slow aging
December 08, 2023
Metformin tablets are the most widely prescribed drug in the world to treat Type 2 diabetes, and it’s been around for more than 60 years.More than 150 million people worldwide take...
Study eyes long-lasting effects of COVID-19
December 01, 2023
Researchers at Northwestern University’s medical school in Chicago are looking at biomarkers in the blood to see if they hold answers as to why one person’s COVID-19 symptoms linger on,...
Dr. Jerome Adams of gearing up for cold and flu season
November 22, 2023
Dr. Jerome Adams, the WISH-TV medical expert and a former U.S. surgeon general, talked Monday on News 8 about holiday season and the potential for an uptick in cold and flu...
Former NFL player tackles mental health with Men of Westfield
November 17, 2023
Nick Hardwick, a central Indiana native and former Purdue Boilermaker, recently launched a group called the Men of Westfield. The group, which began in May, provides a forum for men...
Irregular sleep deadly for the heart
November 10, 2023
Lack of sleep is bad for health, but a recent Vanderbilt study shows chronically disrupted sleep can trigger heart disease and dementia, and that sleeping less than six hours a...
Researcher thinks treatment could eliminate allergies
November 03, 2023
A researcher believes she has discovered a new treatment that can lead to the possible elimination of allergies.More than 100 million Americans have allergies, making it the sixth-leading cause of...
Former surgeon general reveals crisis and chaos of COVID fight in new book (Exclusive WISH-TV Interview)
October 26, 2023
More than three years after COVID-19 arrived in the United States, the country’s former top doctor believes the federal government is still not acting fast enough to protect Americans from...
Alzheimer’s risk factors
October 20, 2023
More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.By 20-50, that number is expected to more than double.Now, researchers are working to identify some risk factors for this mysterious...
Fmr. US surgeon general and WISH med. expert gives Indiana a D+ on mental health treatment
October 13, 2023
Dr. Jerome Adams, the WISH-TV medical expert and a former U.S. surgeon general, talked Tuesday on News 8 about World Mental Health Day.He said he’d give Indiana a grade of...
Colorectal cancer on the rise in young people
October 06, 2023
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest type of cancer, and 52,000 more deaths are expected in 2023. As older adults undergo regular screenings, should younger adults do the same?
Teens and social media
September 29, 2023
There’s no denying that social media plays a large role in the lives of today’s teenagers. Studies show they’re online nearly nine hours a day, and half report visiting a...
Health care businesses face staffing crisis
September 22, 2023
Nursing is facing an unprecedented crisis as the healthcare industry grapples with a severe shortage of nurses. This shortage is projected to reach 13 million nurses worldwide by 2030. That’s...
Study finds pollution protection important during pregnancies
September 15, 2023
A study reveals ways women can protect themselves from the health risks of exposure to pollution during pregnancy. Being pregnant makes women vulnerable to many infections, but the study published...
Silent Symptoms
September 08, 2023
70% of adults will experience some form of trauma in their lives – that’s more than 220 million people in the U.S. It can impact our physical and mental health,...
Battling obesity in teens
September 01, 2023
More than 14 million children and teens in the U.S. are living with obesity. It’s a chronic disease associated with a lifetime of health risks. That’s why for the first...
One-two punch to detect and wipe out lung cancer
August 25, 2023
Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. 1-in-5 to be exact. Catching it early is key, but in...
Regular routines may help older adults be happier
August 18, 2023
Starting the day earlier, especially as people age, offers benefits. Early to bed, early to rise, not only makes a person wealthy and wise, but healthy, too, especially if they’ve...
Helping weak bones heal
August 11, 2023
Fractures can be painful and debilitating. For most people, the pain only lasts for months, but some can be left with a lifetime of hurt. Now, a first-of-its-kind procedure is...
Dr. Jerome Adams talks about new rise in COVID cases and long-term symptoms
August 04, 2023
Dr. Jerome Adams, WISH-TV medical expert and a former U.S. surgeon general, said Monday that the numbers are rising the fastest in Texas, Florida, and New York, with a 10%...
The hidden dangers of alcohol use
August 02, 2023
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of Americans ages 18 and older regularly consume alcohol, and nearly 17% of adults binge drink. Outside of...
An inspiring vision on aging
July 21, 2023
While the connection between physical health and longevity is well-established, researchers are now finding even our attitude towards aging can add, or subtract, years to our life. But how do...
Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Health Fair
July 14, 2023
The Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair begins Thursday at the Indiana Convention Center and is offering free health tests to participants.The goal of the Indiana Black & Minority Health...
‘Health Spotlight Town Hall Special’ examines Indiana’s No. 1 cause of death: heart disease
July 07, 2023
For the past two years, News 8 has been proud to team up with partners at Community Health Network to dedicate time to talk about the biggest health issues facing...
Dr. Jerome Adams on air quality and health
June 29, 2023
WISH-TV Medical Expert and former Attorney General Dr. Jerome Adams joined Health Spotlight Wednesday to discuss the state of air quality in Indianapolis.“ If you go to airnow.gov and put...
New test helps find foods triggering irritable bowel syndrome
June 23, 2023
Figuring out which foods trigger irritable bowel syndrome can be a challenge. A new test used a simplified method to cut down how much time it can take to figure...
Virtual reality helping ICU patients recover from trauma
June 16, 2023
From heart attacks and strokes to COVID-19 and car accidents, more than 5 million people will be admitted into intensive care units across the country this year. According to the...
Get dad moving for men’s health month
June 09, 2023
June is men’s health month and with Father’s Day quickly approaching, it may be time to take another look at the impact a sedentary lifestyle can have on dads. It’s...
A kid heals with magic of music at hospital
June 02, 2023
A music therapy was designed to help save children so sick they spend most of their lives inside a hospital. Being hospitalized can be a difficult and often traumatic experience...
Nano coatings used to battle COVID-19
May 26, 2023
COVID-19 first hit the news more than three years ago, but since then, so much has been learned about the virus. Research now tells us that the virus can last...
How to be a ‘super ager’
May 19, 2023
Why do some seniors age gracefully, looking and moving like a person half their age? How can people be “super agers?”
Researchers testing therapy fueled by genetic mutation for cancer patients
May 12, 2023
Researchers are now testing a new therapy for pancreatic cancer. About 64,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023. Over 50,000 will die from it. Health experts say...
Ways to calm your anxiety
May 05, 2023
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting about 19% of adults and 7% of children.While medication and therapy are some standard treatments for anxiety,...
Uncommon symptoms of a heart attack
April 28, 2023
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a heart attack, research reporting more than 800,000 a year suffer from cardiac arrest each year. It is important to be...
Easing the pain of Autoimmune diseases
April 21, 2023
Fifty million Americans are living with an autoimmune disorder, making it one of the leading causes of chronic illness in the country. In fact, there are more than 80 autoimmune...
Right foods can reduce risk of dementia
April 14, 2023
Can the right diet really reduce your risk for dementia?The type of food you eat can make a difference. More than 6 million people 65 and older in the United...
Right foods can reduce risk of dementia
April 14, 2023
Can the right diet really reduce your risk for dementia?The type of food you eat can make a difference. More than 6 million people 65 and older in the United...
Indianapolis-Based Behavioral Pediatrician’s Advice for Parents of Children with ADHD
November 18, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 6 million children between the ages of 13 and 17 have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Children with attention deficit...
Raising Awareness About Men’s Health
November 11, 2022
November is Men's Health Awareness Month—a time of year dedicated to raising awareness about issues surrounding prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. In this week's episode, I spoke with...
Expert Says Lung Cancer Screenings Will Save Thousands of Lives
November 04, 2022
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the number one cause of all cancer deaths. More people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers...
‘Firefighter Tim’ Griffin Opens Up About Disease He’s Battled For Over a Decade
October 28, 2022
Whether he’s killing it in the kitchen whipping up red chicken chili and apple salad, or taking you through a killer workout, it’s always a blast when Life.Style.Live! personality 'Firefighter...
‘Pet Pals,’ ‘Great Day TV’ Host Patty Spitler Opens Up About Autoimmune Disease
October 21, 2022
Patty Spitler is an Indiana TV icon, a former longtime news anchor, the host of “Pet Pals” and “Great Day TV,” and a member of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall...
George Mallet on Life as a Type 1 Diabetic
October 14, 2022
You know him as the co-host of Life.Style.Live! Kind, talented with an off-beat sense of humor that always has everyone smiling. It’s George Mallet! As a WISH-TV viewer, you welcome...
Randall Newsome on the Health Scare That Almost Cost Him His Life
October 07, 2022
You know him from Life.Style.Live! and as the co-host of All Indiana. The one and only Randall Newsome. Each day his personality shines through the screen--smiling, laughing and always cracking...
3 new omicron offshoots could prompt COVID resurgence
September 30, 2022
COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are declining nationwide; however, health officials say the trend likely won’t last. The coronavirus thrives in cold weather, and temperatures are dropping. Experts warn it’s possible the...
Suicide prevention and the ten-minute window
September 22, 2022
September is Suicide Awareness Month. As part of that WISH-TV will air a Health Spotlight Special Thursday, September 22nd focusing on suicide awareness, prevention and how it affects minority communities. I...